Munjebel Rosso 'CS' Frank Cornelissen 2020
Artisanal"Munjebel Rosso CS" by Frank Cornelissen is another fine and personal expression of Etna made with Nerello Mascalese grapes coming from 80 years old vines in Chiusa Spagnolo cru. Vibrant and beautifully fruity tones of wild strawberry and raspberry, open to an intriguing spicy box. Fresh and juicy, it boasting bright acidity, fine tannins and deepness.
The Munjebel Rosso “CS" by Frank Cornellissen is part of the excellence labels of the range from the Belgian-born winemaker, who has established himself as one of the most highly regarded artisanal producers in the Etna area. It is a red wine made with pure Nerello Mascalese, the indigenous grape variety of the territory. The grapes, which come from old vines located in one of the finest crus of the estate, express wines of extreme quality and finesse, capable of returning those characteristic savory and mineral notes typical of volcanic origin soils. It is a wine of great elegance, with refined, persistent aromas and a lovely freshness that makes it very pleasant and smooth to drink.
The Rosso “CS" is born in the Etna estate of Frank Cornellissen, which extends for about 19 hectares in the locality of Solicchiata, in the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia. It is on the northern slope of the volcano that the famous winemaker decided to embark on a personal journey, with the aim of enhancing the individual crus. The vineyards are located at an altitude between 650 and 980 meters above sea level and can benefit from a sunny but cool and ventilated climate, with significant temperature swings between day and night. Its wines are a true and sincere expression of the best varietal characteristics of Nerello Mascalese and the soils composed of the disintegration of lava material from the eruptions of Mongibello. Thus, prestigious labels are born, rich in personality and still crafted with artisanal passion.
The “CS" Rosso Munjebel is a wine that directly expresses the combination of Nerello Mascalese and the volcanic soils of Etna. The vines over 80 years old are cultivated in the Chiusa Spagnola cru in Contrada Zottorino, at about 620 meters altitude. Fermentation takes place spontaneously with indigenous yeasts and the maceration on the skins lasts about 60 days. The wine matures in large fiberglass tanks for a few months before being bottled. The choice not to use wood brings to the forefront the expressive clarity and distinctive character of the grape variety and terroir. In the glass, it presents a light ruby red color, with slight garnet hues. The bouquet offers aromas of raspberry, wild strawberries, red berry fruits, black fruits, spicy notes, and wild herbs from the Mediterranean scrub. The sip is long and deep, tense and energetic, with lively tannins and a pleasant finish on mineral tones.